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KX06 KVC

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,363 mi
Last recorded108,363 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 KVC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 108,363 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 108,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 103,320 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 103,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 101,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 98,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2016 97,852 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 97,852 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,065 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 88,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2013 82,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2013 82,522 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 74,061 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 74,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 65,160 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,736 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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KX06 KVC is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 82,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX06 KVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KX06 KVC?

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What year was KX06 KVC registered?

KX06 KVC is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 April 2006.

Is KX06 KVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX06 KVC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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